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Your destination For All Things TRENDYThu, 19 May 2016 21:03:42 +0000en-UShourly1https://wordpress.org/?v=4.3.18’60 Minutes’ Honorary Newsman, Morley Safer Dies at 84http://mytrendybuzz.com/blog/2016/05/19/60-minutes-honorary-newsman-morley-safer-dies-at-84/
http://mytrendybuzz.com/blog/2016/05/19/60-minutes-honorary-newsman-morley-safer-dies-at-84/#commentsThu, 19 May 2016 20:39:07 +0000http://mytrendybuzz.com/blog/?p=15261 Veteran newsman Morley Safer, who just last week announced his retirement after an illustrious 52 years at CBS News where he spent the last 46 of them as a pioneer of excellence as a member of the news team at 60 Minutes – has died. Safer died on Thursday in New York – he was 84. No cause of

Veteran newsman Morley Safer, who just last week announced his retirement after an illustrious 52 years at CBS News where he spent the last 46 of them as a pioneer of excellence as a member of the news team at 60 Minutes – has died.

Safer died on Thursday in New York – he was 84. No cause of death has been issued.

Safer was a native of Toronto and during the span of his enviable career – he garnered critical acclaim as well as awards of recognition – including a Lifetime Achievement Emmy and three Peabody Awards for his particular brand of reporting that hit at the core of the subject with almost revolutionary results.

He is remembered for his affecting piece that captured the horrors of the Vietnam War back in 1965 when he focused on the village of Cam Ne – that had been brutally grazed to the ground.

He was a beloved and trusted staple on 60 Minutes – the long-running newsmagazine show on CBS. And before bowing out after 50 years of service – his last piece profiled Danish architect Bjarke Ingels – that show aired a couple of months ago.

Safer – confirmed his retirement which was set for the end of the month. He released a statement that captured his appreciation and reflections of what turned out to be the best ride of his life.

“After more than 50 years of broadcasting on CBS News and 60 Minutes, I have decided to retire. It’s been a wonderful run, but the time has come to say goodbye to all of my friends at CBS and the dozens of people who kept me on the air, but most of all, I thank the millions of people who have been loyal to our broadcast.”

]]>http://mytrendybuzz.com/blog/2016/05/19/60-minutes-honorary-newsman-morley-safer-dies-at-84/feed/0EgyptAir Plane Crash Likely Caused by Terror Attack as Wreckage is Spotted in Mediterranean Seahttp://mytrendybuzz.com/blog/2016/05/19/egyptair-plane-crash-likely-caused-by-terror-attack-as-wreckage-is-spotted-in-mediterranean-sea/
http://mytrendybuzz.com/blog/2016/05/19/egyptair-plane-crash-likely-caused-by-terror-attack-as-wreckage-is-spotted-in-mediterranean-sea/#commentsThu, 19 May 2016 20:02:51 +0000http://mytrendybuzz.com/blog/?p=15258 The tragedy of EgyptAir Flight 804 is still being investigated as Greek authorities confirm the sightings of “floating material” including what appears to be parts of a plane seat and life jackets – emerging from the Mediterranean Sea – which has been estimated as the sight of the crash. The Airbus A320 took off from Paris’ Charles de Gaulle

The tragedy of EgyptAir Flight 804 is still being investigated as Greek authorities confirm the sightings of “floating material” including what appears to be parts of a plane seat and life jackets – emerging from the Mediterranean Sea – which has been estimated as the sight of the crash.

The Airbus A320 took off from Paris’ Charles de Gaulle airport on Wednesday night and was headed to Cairo – but as soon as it made its approach into Egyptian airspace on Thursday morning – the aircraft abruptly dropped from radar.

The plane had 66 people on board – 56 passengers and 10 crew members – including an infant and a child.

The search for the missing plane has become a united effort as The U.S. has joined forces with the French and Greek authorities to track the missing wreckage, which has reportedly been found – but no other information has been provided.

Earlier on in the search – it was also reported that a distress signal from the missing plane’s built in alert system had been detected but that was later denied by the Egyptian authorities – according to The AFP news agency.

As the details filter in – there is every reason to believe that the rapid descent of a plane that seemed to be cruising at a normal altitude under ideal weather conditions – was less likely due to mechanical failure but more likely as a result of a terror attack.

Experts weighing in on this latest catastrophe to hit what has now become a season of turmoil for the aviation industry – have offered the possibility that the doomed airliner was brought down by a bomb.

There will be more updates as this story develops…

Update: Officials confirm that the wreckage spotted in the Mediterranean Sea isn’t from the missing plane.

]]>http://mytrendybuzz.com/blog/2016/05/19/egyptair-plane-crash-likely-caused-by-terror-attack-as-wreckage-is-spotted-in-mediterranean-sea/feed/02016 TV Upfront News: Fox Unleashes Trailer for ‘Lethal Weapon’http://mytrendybuzz.com/blog/2016/05/18/2016-tv-upfront-news-fox-unleashes-trailer-for-lethal-weapon/
http://mytrendybuzz.com/blog/2016/05/18/2016-tv-upfront-news-fox-unleashes-trailer-for-lethal-weapon/#commentsWed, 18 May 2016 20:13:17 +0000http://mytrendybuzz.com/blog/?p=15252 A TV remake of the blockbuster franchise – Lethal Weapon – that starred Danny Glover and Mel Gibson as mismatched cops storming the streets of LA to propel law and order is heading to the small screen. During the 2016 Fox Upfront Presentation event on Monday in New York City – the official trailer of Lethal Weapon starring Damon

A TV remake of the blockbuster franchise – Lethal Weapon – that starred Danny Glover and Mel Gibson as mismatched cops storming the streets of LA to propel law and order is heading to the small screen.

During the 2016 Fox Upfront Presentation event on Monday in New York City – the official trailer of Lethal Weapon starring Damon Wayans and Clayne Crawford was unveiled – and it looks like the magic that was shared by Glover and Gibson on the big screen has been entertainingly captured by Wayans and Crawford.

Based on the trailer both actors evidently took notes from their predecessors as they seamlessly re-create the conflict in personalities that drove the complicated relationship between the veteran policeman and his unpredictably hardheaded partner.

]]>http://mytrendybuzz.com/blog/2016/05/18/2016-tv-upfront-news-fox-unleashes-trailer-for-lethal-weapon/feed/0‘House of Cards’ Star Robin Wright Demanded Same Pay as Kevin Spaceyhttp://mytrendybuzz.com/blog/2016/05/18/house-of-cards-star-robin-wright-demanded-same-pay-as-kevin-spacey/
http://mytrendybuzz.com/blog/2016/05/18/house-of-cards-star-robin-wright-demanded-same-pay-as-kevin-spacey/#commentsWed, 18 May 2016 19:22:44 +0000http://mytrendybuzz.com/blog/?p=15249 Anyone who is an avid fan of Netflix’s hit drama – House of Cards has to be privy to the undeniably dynamic presence of actress Robin Wright who embodies the delicious complexities of Claire Underwood with astute brilliance – against the stronghold of co-star Kevin Spacey’s Frank Underwood. Both actors give their characters permission to frolic in the intricate

Anyone who is an avid fan of Netflix’s hit drama – House of Cards has to be privy to the undeniably dynamic presence of actress Robin Wright who embodies the delicious complexities of Claire Underwood with astute brilliance – against the stronghold of co-star Kevin Spacey’s Frank Underwood.

Both actors give their characters permission to frolic in the intricate landscape of one of the most captivating political dramas in recent memory.

The power of Claire Underwood has steadily increased as the seasons progress – and that fact didn’t escape Wright as she confirmed her discovery during an interview with Marie Claire magazine – “I was looking at the statistics and Claire Underwood’s character was more popular than [Frank’s] for a period of time”. “So, I capitalized on it. I was like, ‘You better pay me or I’m going to go public’. And they did”.

According to reports – Back in 2014 – Spacey was banking $500,000 per episode and Wright was taking home a slighter lower amount – $420,000.

It doesn’t sound like the outspoken actress was doing too badly but considering the fact that she hit the jackpot by starring in a show that she aptly describes as being one of the few “where the male, the patriarch, and the matriarch are equal” – she was absolutely within her rights to demand the same pay as her male co-star.

And it looks like her ability to fight for what she’s worth – paid off! We’re guessing Claire Underwood would be quite proud.

]]>http://mytrendybuzz.com/blog/2016/05/18/house-of-cards-star-robin-wright-demanded-same-pay-as-kevin-spacey/feed/0Watch Idris Elba Lend His Skills to Macklemore & Ryan Lewis’ ‘Dance Off’ Videohttp://mytrendybuzz.com/blog/2016/05/18/watch-idris-elba-lend-his-skills-to-macklemore-ryan-lewis-dance-off-video/
http://mytrendybuzz.com/blog/2016/05/18/watch-idris-elba-lend-his-skills-to-macklemore-ryan-lewis-dance-off-video/#commentsWed, 18 May 2016 18:48:10 +0000http://mytrendybuzz.com/blog/?p=15247 As if Idris Eba couldn’t be sexier – he has to go and convince us that it is possible for him to have us salivating before the day has even begun! Elba has always been active in the music scene – even if his skills as DJ Big Driis (Yeah! Imagine that!) has remained his best kept secret. But

]]>http://mytrendybuzz.com/blog/2016/05/18/watch-idris-elba-lend-his-skills-to-macklemore-ryan-lewis-dance-off-video/feed/0Missing Chibok Girl Reportedly Found, 2 Years after Boko Haram Abductionhttp://mytrendybuzz.com/blog/2016/05/18/missing-chibok-girl-reportedly-found-2-years-after-boko-haram-abduction/
http://mytrendybuzz.com/blog/2016/05/18/missing-chibok-girl-reportedly-found-2-years-after-boko-haram-abduction/#commentsWed, 18 May 2016 18:13:20 +0000http://mytrendybuzz.com/blog/?p=15244Deep in the burrows of the Sambisa Forest near the town of Damboa in Maiduguri – the state capital of Borno – a harried and scared 19-year-old girl carrying a baby was found roaming aimlessly – by village natives. Amina Ali Mkeki is the name that Colonel Sani Usman of the Nigerian army released as the young woman’s identifier even

]]>Deep in the burrows of the Sambisa Forest near the town of Damboa in Maiduguri – the state capital of Borno – a harried and scared 19-year-old girl carrying a baby was found roaming aimlessly – by village natives.

Amina Ali Mkeki is the name that Colonel Sani Usman of the Nigerian army released as the young woman’s identifier even though previous reports have assigned a different one.

In a statement issued on Tuesday as the news of the girl’s rescue spread across the globe – Colonel Usman confirmed that she is in fact one of the more than 200 Chibok schoolgirls that were abducted from their dormitories back in April 2014.

The tragic event orchestrated by Nigerian terrorist group – Boko Haram mystified the world and inspired the long running hashtag – #BringBackOurGirls.

According to Colonel Usman – Mkeki and her baby appear to be in relatively good physical condition. The father of the child has not yet been divulged.

Once identified – as one of the missing girls – Mkeki was immediately shuttled over to the nearest town – in the vicinity of Chibok – to reunite with her mother before making the trip to a military base in Damboa.

A local administrator in Chibok who spoke to the AFP news outlet helped to dissect this latest victory – “The girl was found by local vigilantes in Kilakesa village on the endge of Sambisa Forest near Damboa. She was brought first to Chibok by the vigilantes who took her to the vice-principal of her school, who immediately identified her as Aisha Ali, which is the name in the school register.”

“She was presented to community leaders as Amina Ali but her name as it appears in the school register is Aisha Ali”.

“It is common for children in Chibok to be called with one name in school and another at home”.

As in almost every case that pertains to the missing girls – the circumstances surrounding their fate always seems to reveal a roster of inconsistencies as the Nigerian government has never excelled at presenting the facts without gaping holes that leave many questions unanswered.

Mbalala also insisted during questioning by the #BringBackOurGirls activist group that there are more girls huddled in the Sambisa Forest – but their chances of escaping remain dim since they are under the watchful eyes of their captors.

If Mbalala’s rescue holds true – this will prove to be a major breakthrough in a long and catastrophic nightmare unleashed by the reign of Boko Haram since the extremists group took hold of the Northern region of Nigeria back in 2009.

It wasn’t until #BringBackOurGirls became a global phenomenon that the militants experienced worldwide recognition.

To date – Boko Haram takes credit for the deaths of more than 15,000 victims while also brutally uprooting and displacing hundreds of natives from their villages – all in the name of reestablishing the principles of Sharia law.

]]>http://mytrendybuzz.com/blog/2016/05/18/missing-chibok-girl-reportedly-found-2-years-after-boko-haram-abduction/feed/0Dr. Luke Squashes Kesha’s Previously Approved Billboard Awards Performancehttp://mytrendybuzz.com/blog/2016/05/17/dr-luke-squashes-keshas-previously-approved-billboard-awards-performance/
http://mytrendybuzz.com/blog/2016/05/17/dr-luke-squashes-keshas-previously-approved-billboard-awards-performance/#commentsTue, 17 May 2016 21:20:22 +0000http://mytrendybuzz.com/blog/?p=15240 Things are not getting better for embattled singer Kesha as she is once again confronted with another setback in her fight for freedom from the clutches Dr. Lukes’s record label – Kemosabe Records. The saga between the artist and the producer has been playing out in the public eye ever since the singer accused the hit maker of sexual

Things are not getting better for embattled singer Kesha as she is once again confronted with another setback in her fight for freedom from the clutches Dr. Lukes’s record label – Kemosabe Records.

The saga between the artist and the producer has been playing out in the public eye ever since the singer accused the hit maker of sexual abuse.

As that war rages on – it had been arranged that Kesha would be allowed to perform at the upcoming Billboard Music Awards – she even obtained an official hardcopy approval from the record company – that was drafted as proof that she was free to join the line up of entertainers scheduled to hit the stage.

But TheWrap just confirmed that Dr. Luke and his Kemosabe Records – a division of Sony Music caught wind from the media that Kesha was planning on referencing the controversial mess at some point during her act – and have decided to block her appearance on the show.

A source directly associated with Billboard Awards gave the complete lowdown to TheWrap – “Kesha accepted an invitation on the show and she received written approval from Dr. Luke’s record label, Kemosabe Records. Kemosabe subsequently rescinded its approval following a media report on Wednesday, May 11th regarding Kesha’s appearance on the BBMAs.”

The rep went on to conclude that Kesha and the record label have been unsuccessful in resolving the matter but “Dick Clark productions has a long standing relationship with Kesha. We hope that the parties can come to an arrangement such that we can continue that long standing relationship with a performance by Kesha on the Billboard Music Awards on May 22nd.”

]]>http://mytrendybuzz.com/blog/2016/05/17/dr-luke-squashes-keshas-previously-approved-billboard-awards-performance/feed/0Showtime’s ‘House of Lies’ Will End With Season 5http://mytrendybuzz.com/blog/2016/05/17/showtimes-house-of-lies-will-end-with-season-5/
http://mytrendybuzz.com/blog/2016/05/17/showtimes-house-of-lies-will-end-with-season-5/#commentsTue, 17 May 2016 20:37:26 +0000http://mytrendybuzz.com/blog/?p=15236 Don Cheadle’s esteemed starrer, House of Lies – is on its way out of Showtime’s roster of hits. The critically acclaimed comedy that also starred Kristen Bell was an immediate favorite with viewers and consistently dominated the awards circuit. After five illustrious seasons – the show will bow out with a series finale scheduled for June 12 – which

Don Cheadle’s esteemed starrer, House of Lies – is on its way out of Showtime’s roster of hits.

The critically acclaimed comedy that also starred Kristen Bell was an immediate favorite with viewers and consistently dominated the awards circuit.

After five illustrious seasons – the show will bow out with a series finale scheduled for June 12 – which will be shot on location in Havana, Cuba.

In a newly released statement – Showtime president and CEO David Nevins expressed pride in the efforts of everyone involved in the show’s successful tenure, which was mainly due to the “dream partnership of impeccable leaders” – namely Don Cheadle and series showrunner Matthew Carnahan.

Nevins also praised the show’s “core cast” (Don Cheadle, Kristen Bell, Ben Schwartz, and Josh Lawson) by describing them as “one of the best comedy teams on television”.

During his time on the show – Cheadle garnered an impressive total of three Emmy and Golden Globe nominations for his steadily impeccable performance.

It has also been confirmed that when House of Lies makes its final debut – it will be reduced to a 10-episode season as opposed to its usual 12-episode installment.

]]>http://mytrendybuzz.com/blog/2016/05/17/showtimes-house-of-lies-will-end-with-season-5/feed/0Fox’s ‘Rocky Horror Picture Show’ Remake Shells Out New Trailerhttp://mytrendybuzz.com/blog/2016/05/17/foxs-rocky-horror-picture-show-remake-shells-out-new-trailer/
http://mytrendybuzz.com/blog/2016/05/17/foxs-rocky-horror-picture-show-remake-shells-out-new-trailer/#commentsTue, 17 May 2016 19:54:33 +0000http://mytrendybuzz.com/blog/?p=15233 Everything that was old is new again as remakes and newly polished installments of dormant franchises are now all the rage. At the Fox Upfront festivities – the trailer for the TV remake of The Rocky Horror Picture Show was officially released and now the web is buzzing with excitement and anticipation for the two-hour movie that stays true

Everything that was old is new again as remakes and newly polished installments of dormant franchises are now all the rage.

At the Fox Upfront festivities – the trailer for the TV remake of The Rocky Horror PictureShow was officially released and now the web is buzzing with excitement and anticipation for the two-hour movie that stays true to the original cult classic.

This updated version follows the trails of a young couple Janet Weiss played by Victoria Justice and Brad Majors played by Ryan McCartan – as they unexpectedly end up in the weirdly captivating world of a rogue and otherworldly scientist – Dr. Frank-N-Furter, played by Laverne Cox – who is theatrically creepy and sexually conniving.

This chance meeting happens right in the middle of a bizarre science festival that has been staged to celebrate the creation of Rocky Horror – the man of Dr. Frank’s dreams.

The rest of the cast includes the return of the original Frank-N-Furter (Tim Curry) who has been commissioned as the Criminologist Narrator; veteran performer Ben Vereen will embody the role of Dr. Everett Scott, Christina Milian stars as Magenta and Adam Lambert will pay Eddie.

There is no confirmation date yet but it is expected that The Rocky Horror Picture Show will be scheduled to air in October to take advantage of the Halloween season.

]]>http://mytrendybuzz.com/blog/2016/05/17/foxs-rocky-horror-picture-show-remake-shells-out-new-trailer/feed/0Beyonce’s ‘Lemonade’ Inspires an Adult Coloring Bookhttp://mytrendybuzz.com/blog/2016/05/17/beyonces-lemonade-inspires-an-adult-coloring-book/
http://mytrendybuzz.com/blog/2016/05/17/beyonces-lemonade-inspires-an-adult-coloring-book/#commentsTue, 17 May 2016 18:54:28 +0000http://mytrendybuzz.com/blog/?p=15228 Since Beyonce captivated the world and all of our senses with her latest and most inspirationally ambitious masterpiece to date – there have been a plethora of interpretations and analytical fare doled out – in an effort to honor the momentum of – Lemonade. While some of the experts have professionally blazed the social media trail with viral-conscious confections

Since Beyonce captivated the world and all of our senses with her latest and most inspirationally ambitious masterpiece to date – there have been a plethora of interpretations and analytical fare doled out – in an effort to honor the momentum of – Lemonade.

While some of the experts have professionally blazed the social media trail with viral-conscious confections – we have to admit that this latest homage to the album of the moment is going to be hard to top.

Jessie Kanelos Weiner – an articulate illustrator was in Paris – at the time Beyonce staged her impeccable debut, which meant that she wasn’t privy to all the fuss until she woke up the next morning.

The 30-year-old promptly headed to Tidal and downloaded the visual splendor and became instantly smitten with the weighty verses set to gorgeously emancipated imagery.

Weiner was so taken by the breathtaking doses of enlightenment that she decided that the album would be the perfect soundtrack to her own project. It didn’t take long for the artist to begin work on what is now known as #colormelemonade – a coloring book that captures the key stages of the visual album including the scene of Beyonce triumphantly skipping to the anthem of her victory in the unforgettable canary-yellow Roberto Cavalli dress.

Weiner – was happy to release her sketches for all to see but as of now – it’s too early to boast about the promise of a fully implemented book – although she is leaving room for that possibility.

While speaking to Vogue – the artist confirmed her present motives – “It’s just a personal project as of now, but we’ll see. I just wanted it to get out into the world.”

Hopefully Blue Ivy will be able to get her hands on the final result – that would be the ultimate tribute to a superstar mom who continues to run the world!